Illinois Maintains High Childhood Vaccination Rates

Illinois is holding steady on childhood vaccination rates, according to health officials who reviewed the latest figures from the School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard. Nearly all school-required immunizations surpass the state’s goal of 95 percent coverage, with only one vaccine falling short. The annual dashboard, compiled by the Illinois Department of Public Health, draws on data submitted by PreK-12 schools and districts statewide to the Illinois State Board of Education. These consistent numbers suggest strong compliance and ongoing efforts to protect children from preventable diseases across Illinois classrooms, reassuring parents and educators as the new academic year progresses.